City

Kearney, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Missouri

👥16,291Population
💰$107,626Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$322,100Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓48.4%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads48.4% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma83 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,662 (23.4%)
Some College1,166 (10.3%)
Associates1,947 (17.1%)
Bachelors1,068 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree4,436 (39%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 39%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College10.3%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate39.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,626 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$322,100 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,096/mo
Total Housing Units6,641
Vacant Units245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
60%
About Kearney, MO

Kearney is a city in Missouri, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,291 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Kearney is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,626 is above the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kearney is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $322,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,096 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kearney is well-educated. 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.44%).

Kearney, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Kearney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64060 16,291 $107,626 $322,100 $1,096 3.8% 48.4% 82.8%